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Meeting Name: Public Works and Services Committee Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 2/26/2008 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301
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08-1740 A1.Neighborhood Watch request to use the City Hall Annex parking lot for its plant sale fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 17, 2008.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine Neighborhood Watch requesting to use the City Hall Annex parking lot for its plant sale fundraiser pickup on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 5 a.m. until 3 p.m. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a Hold Harmless Agreement with Racine Neighborhood Watch to use the City Hall Annex parking lot and lawn area abutting Grand Avenue on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in conjunction with a fundraiser. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-1742 A2.YMCA request to use city right-of-way and Monument Square on June 21, 2008 for the 30th Annual Lighthouse Run.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the YMCA requesting to use city right-of-way and Monument Square on June 21, 2008 for the 30th Annual Lighthouse Run. (Res.08-0665 of 03-04-08 and Res.08-0699 of 03-18-08) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (2-26-08): Permission be granted to the sponsor of the Lighthouse Run to use certain city streets for the period of 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008, and to close the following streets: Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic) Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street Wolff Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the period of 7   Not available Not available
08-1732 A3.Request from Globe Contractors seeking permission to use the former Walker siteCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a request from Globe Contractors seeking permission to use the former Walker site for the 6th Street sewer and water work. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Globe Contractors for the use of the Walker Site for the storage of construction materials for the Sixth Street project, from March 3, 2008 to July 3, 2008, with the following stipulations: A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed; B. A Liability Insurance Certificate be filed; and C. Globe Contractors restores the property to its original condition. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-1748 A4.Bids for Janitorial Services for the Building Complex.CommunicationSubject: Item 08-1745 of March 4, 2008, being a communication from the Purchasing Agent submitting bids for Janitorial Services for the Building Complex. (Res.08-0667) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-26-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract for the provision of janitorial services for the Building Complex with MJI, Inc., Franksville, WI, they being the lowest responsible bidder, with a two-year bid price of $203,400.00. Further recommends that this contract may be renewed for three one (1) year extensions provided the contractor and the City are in mutual agreement. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 404.000.5610, Building Complex-Professional Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Ald. Hart, Ald. DeHahn Nays - Ald. Coe Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 3-11-08: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a   Not available Not available
08-1634 A5.Final payment on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure,CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, Wanasek Corporation, contractor. (Res. 08-0734) Recommendation: The work done by The Wanasek Corporation under Contract 11-06 (K6-012), Southside Industrial Park Infrastructure, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $1,965,012.94,, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 06-7155, dated August 2, 2006.   Not available Not available
08-1772 A6.Final payment on Contract 31-07 (K7-035), Transit Center Park LotCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 31-07 (K7-035), Transit Center Park Lot, Black Diamond Group, contractor. Recommendation: The work of Black Diamond Group, Inc., under Contract 31-07 (K7-035), Transit Center Park Lot, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $418,095.12, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0356, dated August 6, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1773 A7.Final payment on Contract 28-96 (K6-030), Engineering Services for Island Park BridgesCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 28-96 (K6-030), Engineering Services for Island Park Bridges, Applied Technologies, consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by Applied Technologies, under Contract 28-96 (K6-030), Engineering Services for Island Park Bridges, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $253,708.68, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 8941, dated April 15, 1996.   Not available Not available
08-1774 A8.Final payment on Contract 37-00 (K0-042), Eng. Serv. for Designing Washington Avenue from West Boulevard to Marquette Street,CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 37-00 (K0-042), Engineering Services for Designing Washington Avenue from West Boulevard to Marquette Street, Clark Dietz, consultant. Recommendation: Contract 37-00 (K0-042), Engineering Services for Designing Washington Avenue from West Boulevard to Marquette Street, Clark Dietz, consultant, be closed out. Fiscal Note: This is a three-party contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Clark Dietz, Inc. and the City and payments were made by the State.   Not available Not available
08-1775 A9.Final payment on Contract 44-00 (K0-053), Design Root River Pathway - Phase IICommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 44-00 (K0-053), Design Root River Pathway - Phase II, Earth Tech, consultant. (Res.08-0709) Recommendation: Contract 44-00 (K0-053), Design Root River Pathway, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, be closed out. Fiscal Note: There were no dollars expended under this contract.   Not available Not available
08-1776 A10.Final payment on Contract 25-01 (K1-025), Downtown Streetscape Phase I Construction Consultant Observation ServicesCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 25-01 (K1-025), Downtown Streetscape Phase I Construction Consultant Observation Services, JJR, consultant. Recommendation: The professional services provided by JJR, under Contract 25-01 (K1-025), Downtown Streetscape Phase I Construction Consultant Observation Services, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $55,373.61, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 3872, dated March 2, 2001.   Not available Not available
08-1777 A11.Final payment on Contract 45-01 (K1-055), Professional Services for Main Street Reconstruction, Phase IICommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 45-01 (K1-055), Professional Services for Main Street Reconstruction, Phase II, Earth Tech, consultant. (Res.08-0710) Recommendation: Contract 45-01 (K1-055), Professional Services-Main Street Reconstruction, Phase II, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, be closed out. Fiscal Note: There were no dollars expended under this contract.   Not available Not available
08-1778 A12.Final payment on Contract 50-05 (K5-057), Design Services for Retrofit of Reservoir ParkCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 50-05 (K5-057), Design Services for Retrofit of Reservoir Park, Earth Tech, consultant. (Res.08-0711) Recommendation: The professional services provided by Earth Tech, Inc. under Contract 50-05 (K5-057), Design Services for Retrofit of Reservoir Park, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $42,361.02, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: This contract was approved by Resolution 6563, dated July 5, 2005.   Not available Not available
08-1796 A13.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, Mechanical Associates of Wisconsin, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, Mechanical Associates of WI, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, Mechanical Associates of WI, Inc., contractor, be approved in the credit amount of $5,400.00. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.   Not available Not available
08-1750 A14.Rescind Resolution No. 08-0625 and to authorize final payment on Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, Mechanical Associates of WI, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to rescind Resolution No. 08-0625, of February 5, 2008, and to authorize final payment on Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, Mechanical Associates of WI, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: As the amount listed in Resolution No. 08-0625, dated February 5, 2008, was incorrect, Resolution No. 08-0625 be rescinded. Further recommends that the work of Mechanical Associates of WI, Inc., under Contract 46-07 (K7-054), Festival Hall Boiler Replacement, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $76,987.00, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was approved by Resolution 07-0358, dated August 6, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1780 A15.Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-07 (K7-046), 2007 Sewer LiningCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 40-07 (K7-046), 2007 Sewer Lining, Visu-Sewer, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No.1 on Contract 40-07 (K7-046), 2007 Sewer Lining, Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc., contractor, be approved, in the credit amount of $6,486.90 and that will provide a time extension until November 16, 2007, to complete this contract. Fiscal Note: Change Order No. 1 will result in a decrease in contract price.   Not available Not available
08-1789 A16.Focus on Energy Grant for $$5,931.00 for Solid Waste Garage Lighting.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to accept a Focus on Energy Grant for $$5,931.00 for Solid Waste Garage Lighting. Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement on behalf of the City of Racine with the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation which will provide $5,691.00 in funding for the Solid Waste Garage Lighting project. Further recommends that funds for this project are available in Account 404.000.5510, Building Complex Utilities. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1790 A17.Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Civic Centre Parking Ramp.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting permission to accept a Focus on Energy Grant for the installation of LED light fixtures at the Civic Centre Parking Ramp. Recommendation: The Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to enter into a grant agreement on behalf of the City of Racine with the Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation which will provide $1,065.00 in funding for the Civic Centre Parking Ramp LED Light Fixture project. Further recommends that funds for this project are available in Account 106.120.5570, Parking System Repairs. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1781 A18.Final payment on Contract 40-07 (K7-046), 2007 Sewer LiningCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting a request for final payment on Contract 40-07 (K7-046), 2007 Sewer Lining, Visu-Sewer, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: The work performed by Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc., under Contract 40-07 (K7-046), 2007 Sewer Lining, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $768,282.35, from funds heretofore appropriated. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 07-0239, dated June 5, 2007.   Not available Not available
08-1731 A19.Proposal from Nielsen, Madsen & Barber for survey and design of drainage improvement on Victorian Drive.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Nielsen, Madsen & Barber for survey and design of drainage improvement on Victorian Drive. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Nielsen, Madsen & Barber for professional engineering services and to provide plans and specifications for Storm Water Drainage Improvements on Victorian Drive from Emstan Hills Drive to Maryland Avenue, at a price not-to-exceed $29,850.00. Further recommend that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 104.988.5420, Strom Sewers - Various Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1737 A20.Preliminary resolution for sewer and water laterals on Seventeenth Street.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a preliminary resolution for sewer and water laterals on Seventeenth Street. Recommendation: A preliminary resolution be introduced for sewer and water laterals at the following locations: Seventeenth Street from Oregon Street to Indiana Street, and Seventeenth Street from Indiana Street to Kentucky Street. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.   Not available Not available
08-1771 A21.Proposals for professional services for Boiler Replacement Analysis at Various Buildings.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting proposals for professional services for Boiler Replacement Analysis at Various Buildings. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc. for professional services for Boiler Replacement at the City Hall Annex, Central Heating Plant and Solid Waste Garage, at a price not-to-exceed $18,500.00. Further recommend that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in Account 404.000.5510, Utilities. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1779 A22.State Project Agreement 2704-05-00/70 Ohio Street from Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st Street.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting State Project Agreement 2704-05-00/70 Ohio Street from Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st Street. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for reconstructing Ohio Street (LOC STR) from Durand Avenue (STH 11) to 21st Street. The total cost of this project cost is estimated at $2,340,800.00 with the State’s share being $1,872,640.00 and the City’s share being $468,160.00. Further recommends that funding for this project is available in Account 988.905.5060, Ohio Street, 21st Street to Durand Avenue. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1782 A23.Amendment No. 1 to Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management ServicesCommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, Earth Tech, consultant. Recommendation: That Amendment No. 1 on Contract 01-08 (K8-001), 2008 Sewer Asset Management Services, Earth Tech, consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $56,400.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewers, Miscellaneous Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1783 A24.Proposal from Earch Tech for Professional Services for 2008 Sewer Lining.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a proposal from Earth Tech for Professional Services for 2008 Sewer Lining. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. for professional engineering services and to provide plans and specifications for 2008 Sewer Lining, at a price not-to-exceed $56,000.00. Further recommend that funds to defray the cost of these professional services are available in the following accounts: $16,000.00 - Account 104.988.5420, Storm Sewer, Misc. Locations $16,000.00 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Locations $24,000.00 - Racine Wastewater Utility $56,000.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available
08-1784 A25.Amendment No. 1 to Contract 2-07 (K7-002), 2007 Public Works Technology Consulting, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Amendment No. 1 to Contract 2-07 (K7-002), 2007 Public Works Technology Consulting, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. (Res.08-0715) Recommendation: That Amendment No. 1 on Contract 2-07 (K7-002), 2007 IT Technology Consulting, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $19,500.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 101.130.5610, Professional Services. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.   Not available Not available